Social Media Erupts as the Nelk Boys Accused of Setting up Colby Covington in Jorge Masvidal Brawl in Miami

Since the Colby Covington versus Jorge Masvidal fight was announced, the MMA community has been on its toes. It was something special that the UFC had in its hands right off the bat. The storyline, the skill of both fighters, things just went hand in hand.

Selling people on the authenticity of the hate between the two was irrelevant. This is because once you get into the cage, you can’t play MMA. With that being said, however, despite the gladiator match that Covington and Masvidal had at UFC 272, one of them still hasn’t seemed to bury the hatchet.

It’s clear that both of them still hate each other, but it seems to be violence on sight for Masvidal. Reports have flooded the MMA community that Jorge Masvidal attacked Colby Covington outside the Papi Steak restaurant, Miami Beach.

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‘Gamebred’ confronted Covington, who came out of a restaurant following a dinner with the Nelk Boys.

Amidst all this ruckus, with the world being as connected as it is, word spread like wildfire, and the internet had a plethora of takes on this issue.

Social Media Reacts to Jorge Masvidal allegedly attacking Colby Covington

Here are some of the MMA community’s best reactions to the incident.

So far the only person who knows what really went down between Colby and Masvidal is Dillon Danis…since he was the valet at the restaurant.

— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) March 22, 2022

The Nelk Boys set Colby up and used him for the content pic.twitter.com/HASvWm2Ynr

— Kevin Thang (@Skip2MyJays) March 22, 2022

Jorge making sure The Tooth Fairy gonna visit Colby pic.twitter.com/sGZYl95F86

— Chris From Jersey (@ChrisFromJerse1) March 22, 2022

wake up challenge (IMPOSSIBLE) pic.twitter.com/lLiH1cRq36

— Maxx Hernandez (@MaxxHernandez8) March 22, 2022

Despite reports saying that Covington was assaulted by Masvidal, one user, however, tweeted something else entirely. This has not been proven and is likely only left to speculate by the fans.

dude please be true pic.twitter.com/8skcdPYUFg

— Senditdeep34 (@senditdeep34) March 22, 2022

‘Chaos’ Covington expressed shock at Masvidal’s knowledge of his whereabouts

Once the fight escalated, the police arrived at the scene, and Covington apparently tried to run. Crowds gathered, and a video of Covington talking to the police surfaced on the internet. 

Colby Covington appeared stunned at Masvidal’s actions. In the video, he said, “He’s over here swinging, trying to come at me, and I ran…How would [Masvidal] know I’m here?” 

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Things are still airy as of now, as most of the traction lies in the reaction of the fans and the fight community worldwide. There may not be a clearer picture as to what happened, but chances are, some footage might pop up sooner or later.

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